The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2610-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

YouBar POZZIBLE Vanilla Coconut Protein Bars Recalled for Listeria Risk

YouBar is recalling POZZIBLE Vanilla Coconut protein bars because the cashew butter ingredient is under recall for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

YouBar is recalling POZZIBLE Vanilla Coconut protein bars (20 g, Gluten Free, no Sugar added, 2.29 oz/65 g) due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The firm was notified by its supplier that the cashew butter used in these bars is under recall for this reason.

The affected product is identified by code 1037-01 and has an expiration date of 10/10/2017. The recall involves 5,256 units that were distributed directly to customers.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
POZZIBLE - Vanilla Coconut; 20 g protein bar; Gluten Free; no Sugar added 2.29 oz. (65 g) YouBar Inc. Monterey Park, CA.
Manufacturer
YouBar
Hazard
Affected units
5,256

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 1037-01 Expiration date: 10/10/2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 recalled by YouBar under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 33 products in this recall →